Not much detail was announced when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem was originally revealed in 2020. We knew it would be a new 2D-style animated flick from Nickelodeon Animation Studio and Seth Rogen would be serving as one of the producers. Since then, we’ve learned the film will focus on the turtles’ teen years and all four turtles will be voiced by actual teenagers instead of big name adult actors.
Now, Paramount and Seth Rogen finally revealed a small, but important detail on Rogen’s Instagram account to kick off the one year countdown to when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem will premiere at US cinemas. The film’s logo was revealed in a brand new mural located in New York City beside one of the Canal Street Station exits.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem is set to hit US cinemas on August 4 2023. No word yet when Australian cinemas will get the film beyond some time in 2023.
Drake: Gang War introduces an all-new system, new factions, and new side missions in the most extensive Early Access EVERSPACE 2 update to date!
Hamburg, Germany – August 5, 2022 – Independent AA developer ROCKFISH Games is excited to share that their new EVERSPACE 2 update, the first of the two remaining for 2022, just dropped on Steam and GOG and will be coming soon to the Microsoft Store. The Drake: Gang Wars update adds the entirely new Drake star system with stunning hand-crafted lava and ice environments, underwater exploration, exciting new enemy types and status effects, brand new challengesas well as a three-chapter side quest, introducing daring pilots to the new system, and much more. In celebration of this huge update, EVERSPACE 2 is 25% off for the first time during Early Access. The price will be raised at launch, so it’s a prime opportunity to take advantage of this bargain.
Watch the Drake: Gang Wars trailer HERE!
The new star system features over a dozen handcrafted locations with exciting and gorgeous set pieces for intense ship-to-ship combat, numerous things to discover, puzzles to solve, and challenges to master. Each controlled by three new factions, the Coalition, Retaliators, and Zurilia, the system’s regions feature lava and ice areas that introduce new gameplay mechanics where player ships are exposed to heat and frost damage as well as high pressure when going underwater.
“Thanks to a super passionate audience, making and selling space games has evolved from serving a long-neglected niche to battling within a highly competitive market,” says ROCKFISH Games CEO and Co-Founder Michael Schade. “While other iconic titles and franchises have continuously improved over the years and new big space games are coming out soon-ish, offering all sorts of gameplay features and settings within the space-themed genre, we believe EVERSPACE 2 provides a unique experience, which has already been rewarded with close to 90% positive reviews on Steam. However, our world-class team has outdone themselves with that hard-hitting, eruptive action in Drake’s lava locations and the frost-biting exploration on icy planets and in iceteroid fields in open space. My favorite, however, is where you must go underwater to disable mines and plant your own explosives in a gigantic, half-sunken space station. I haven’t seen anything like this in any other game before, and we can’t wait to see the reaction of our fans.”
The set of side quests serves as the introduction to the Drake system, and while ROCKFISH Games keeps the final act of the campaign close to the chest, these missions will give dedicated players a sample of what to expect in the final battle. Furthermore, the Early Access version of EVERSPACE 2 is boosting the player level cap up to 25, introducing three new pilot perks as well as a few new companion perks.
Pro-tip: Retaliation, reflecting 30% of incoming damage to your attackers, is especially useful when dealing with the new damage types within the Drake system.
Good ol’ buddy Tareen, also known from the EVERSPACE – Encounters expansion, received new perks for ship dealers.
Extending well beyond those additions, the team has also added new passives for all ship sub-classes and new secondary weapon bonus attributes. These will expand EVERSPACE 2’s capacity for different playstyles and ship builds for all of our pilots who like to tinker. Mutators are also added to high-risk areas for those in the community asking for more of a challenge. On the technical side, TrackIR support and AMD FSR have also been added to the game.
EVERSPACE 2 is on the home stretch, with one more Early Access update introducing a glimpse of the endgame before the team works on the final polish for version 1.0. With this update, numerous balancing adjustments and Quality of Life improvements have been made, too. A complete list of features and fixes can be found on the Drake: Gang Wars Update Steam community post.
EVERSPACE 2 has one additional major update planned to release in 2022. Ancient Rifts, planned for this fall, will give players their first taste of endgame content with high-risk, high-reward challenges. For more details on Ancient Rifts and our previous updates, check out the EVERSPACE 2 roadmap Steam news update.
EVERSPACE 2 is currently available on Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft Store and is planned to release on Xbox and PlayStation consoles when the full game is launched in early 2023 or shortly after. This is when a fully optimized Steam Deck version will also be available.
Follow EVERSPACE 2 on Twitter, Facebook, and join the game’s Discord to stay in the loop on the latest developments and join the ROCKFISH Games team Fridays as they show off content from their latest EVERSPACE 2 dev build on the ROCKFISH Games Twitch and YouTube channel from 8 pm to 10 pm CET / 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET / 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PT. Viewers are encouraged to ask questions directly to the dev team.
About EVERSPACE™ 2
EVERSPACE 2 continues the story of Adam Roslin, a veteran clone pilot from the first part of the series. EVERSPACE 2 currently has four sprawling star systems that can be explored by space pilots. Players experience Adam’s emotional journey and personal development from an immortal clone space pilot to an individual character whose death has final consequences in an open-world action RPG. EVERSPACE 2 offers in the current Early Access version more than 50 hours of gameplay and already contains all core mechanics of the targeted final version.
EVERSPACE 2 can be purchased on Steam here and on GOG here. The full version for PC, including Mac, native Linux, and optimized Steam Deck support as well as Xbox and PlayStation, will be released at a reasonably increased price in early 2023.
About ROCKFISH Games GmbH
ROCKFISH Games is an independent AA game studio specializing in high-quality Unreal Engine 4 action RPG video games for PC and consoles. Industry veterans Michael Schade and Christian Lohr founded ROCKFISH Games to create a new breed of adrenalin-filled adventures for space shooter fans through their acclaimed EVERSPACEIP. After spending over 20 years as joint entrepreneurs in the 3D graphics and mobile gaming space, Schade and Lohr built ROCKFISH Games from the ground up alongside their former team of veteran talents to the current studio of 25 cherry-picked game developers and community experts from across the industry.
Using Kickstarter as a platform to build a new community in 2015, ROCKFISH Games reached a runaway success with EVERSPACE, which has sold over two million copies on PC and consoles. Building on this success and propelled by yet another wildly successful Kickstarter campaign in 2019, ROCKFISH Games is dedicated to crafting a compelling next-gen single-player open-world space shooter experience that is driven by quality storytelling while being highly accessible at the beginning and yet deep in its gameplay mechanics to appeal to casual as well as hardcore space action aficionados from around the globe with EVERSPACE 2.
Formula E-themed karts, items and in-game events revealed
SEOUL – Aug. 5, 2022 – Mobile racing game KartRider Rush+announced today its collaboration with electric car racing tournament “ABB FIA Formula E World Championship” (Formula E) to bring themed content and events for racers to enjoy.
The first wave of content is “GEN 2” which contains a whole other level of e-speed. “GEN 2” is a new speed race kart that players can buy until Thursday, Sept. 1. Players can also collect Formula E shards that can be exchanged for items such as “Formula E Plate (permanent)” and “Formula E Balloon (20).” Players can earn shards through completing races on “3 WKC tracks” until Friday, Aug. 19. KartRider Rush+ will also give away “Formula E Decal (8)” to those players who login for three days straight from Friday, Aug. 12 to Monday, Aug. 15.
Visit Nexon’s official YouTube channel to watch the latest trailer featuring KartRider Rush+ character Dao doing a fantastic lap in the “GEN 2” kart on the track.
Fans can find more detailed information about the KartRider Rush+ and Formula E collab on its event page.
About NEXON Co. Ltd. Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.
Introducing The Benefactor SM722 Sports Speedster – Now Open: Premium Deluxe Motorsport and Luxury Autos Showrooms
The designers and engineers at Benefactor HQ whittled away all the unnecessary components of the modern roadster, leaving the lean, mean, open-top silhouette of the Benefactor SM722. There is plenty of scientific jargon that could explain the SM722’s appeal, but you’ll understand it as soon as you floor the gas pedal and the G-forces whip your face into a semi-permanent grin.
The Benefactor SM722, available now from Legendary Motorsport.
Now Open: Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom
Mr. Simeon Yetarian’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom is the finest, most trustworthy, five-star user review, completely legitimate car dealership in Los Santos. And now it’s blipped on your map with five featured vehicles on the showroom floor. Walk around inside, test drive, or purchase any of what’s currently on display:
A classic black Benefactor Dubsta with unique trim previously unavailable in GTA Online
A Cheval Picador in a Matte Light Gray paint job and Pinstripes livery
The Albany Hermes (discounted 40% this week) in Classic Blue with matching Blue Flames livery
The Bravado Gauntlet Hellfire painted Pearlescent Garnet Red and wrapped in the Too Much Free Time livery
A Classic Harbor Blue Maibatsu Penumbra FF in the Sakura Tree livery
Luxury Autos Showroom Also Now Open
Calling Los Santos’ crème de la crème: if you’re looking for a high-end ride, visit the new Luxury Autos showroom just across the street from Record A Studios. There will be a pair of cars on display each week for you to marvel at before you make that life-enhancing purchase. This week’s window display shines a spotlight on the Grotti Itali GTO and a Metallic Ice White Obey Omnis e-GT.
Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Hao’s Premium Test Ride: The Shitzu Hakuchou Drag Hao can’t rest if there are vehicles outperforming his own builds. That’s why the team of detail-obsessed motorheads at Hao’s Special Works tweaked this week’s Premium Test vehicle — the Shitzu Hakuchou Drag — so that the only time you’ll see your competitors is as a distant, disappearing speck in your rearview mirror.
Hao’s Special Works Time Trial
This week’s HSW Time Trial is a sprint between the sun-bleached town of Sandy Shores and the working-class neighborhood of La Puerta. Floor it and see if you can beat the clock.
3X GTA$ and RP on The Vespucci Job (Remix)
Step into the role of the heroic underdog, or team up with a squad of like-minded Interceptors to wipe the lone Runner off the map in any of the cinematic modes featured in The Vespucci Job (Remix). Whichever side you land on, you’ll all walk away with 3X GTA$ and RP, all week long.
Bunker Bonuses and More
This week, those with their own underground Bunker can earn a handsome living by meeting the black market’s demand head-on: completing Bunker Resupply Missions through Disruption Logistics will result in twice the number of Supplies, while completing a Bunker Ammu-Nation Contract or BunkerResearch Mission will result in a GTA$200K bonus delivered within 72 hours of completion. Completing a Bunker Research Mission from Agent 14 will also result in the Avon Robot and the Armored Target dropping twice the usual research data that you can put toward your next project.
Meanwhile, completing any Gunrunning, Nightclub Warehouse, MC, or Special Cargo Sell Mission over the course of the next week will land you a pair of White Beat Off Earphones, free of charge.
Sell Missions can now be carried out in private, Invite Only sessions. To find one, enter the Pause Menu and press Online, Find New Session, then select Invite Only, Friends, or Crew.
Air Force Zero, Keep the Pace, Juggernaut, and Stockpile Return This week marks the return of the airborne chaos of Air Force Zero, the competitive action of Keep the Pace, a modern take on David versus Goliath in Juggernaut, and Stockpile to GTA Online.
This Week’s Vehicle Offerings: The Enus Stafford, Truffade Adder, and More
Check out a new variety of weekly prize and test vehicles, compliments of the LS Car Meet and The Diamond Casino & Resort. The Lucky Wheel grand prize is the vintage Enus Stafford sedan, while placing in the Top 3 in the Pursuit Series for three days in a row this week will earn you the Truffade Adder super car Prize Ride from the LS Car Meet in Cypress Flats. While you’re there, hit the Test Track to put the Maxwell Asbo, Dewbauchee Rapid GT Classic, and BF Weevil through their paces.
Discounts:
Whether you’re smuggling contraband, pulling around an MOC trailer, or blowing past the speed limit in an underground street race, there’s a range of vehicles discounted this week to suit all your needs, as well as Utility Vests and Utility Tops.
Utility Vests and Utility Tops – 50% off
Pegassi Torero – 40% off
Lampadati Viseris – 35% off
Ocelot XA-21 – 35% off
Declasse Weaponized Tampa – 35% off
Bravado Half-track – 35% off
Maibatsu Penumbra FF – 35% off
Jobuilt Hauler Custom – 40% off
Albany Hermes – 40% off
Lampadati Novak – 40% off
GTA+
This month’s benefits for GTA+ Members include:
The Lampadati Corsita Sports Car
Upgrades for your Executive Office
Free clothing and accessories
50% Bonus GTA$ and RP on Operation Paper Trail
Additional Member Bonuses
Visit the GTA+ website to check out all the GTA+ Membership Benefits available through August 31. To learn more about how to make the most of your GTA+ Membership, check out the GTA+ Guide.
Prime Gaming Benefits
GTA Online players who successfully connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will get GTA$125K just for playing anytime this week.
All bonus GTA$ will be deposited into your Maze Bank account within 72 hours at the start of the next weekly event. To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.
FAR CRY® 6 BLOCKBUSTER FREE WEEKEND NOW AVAILABLE UNTIL AUGUST 8 (AEST) DISCOUNTS UP TO 60 PERCENT OFF
Photo Mode Contest Now Open Worldwide Until August 13 (AEST)
Sydney, Australia — August 5, 2022 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Far Cry® 6 is now available to play for free until August 8 at 4:00am AEST on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ on PC.
New players will have access to the full game, as well as all free downloadable content published to date, all playable together in co-op. Players can team up with friends to save Yara, fight alongside Danny Trejo to deliver tacos, join forces with a Rambo superfan, rescue Chorizo from The Shadow Place, and so much more!
Those who want to continue their fight against Antón Castillo’s regime in Far Cry 6 will keep their game progression and enjoy discounts on the game, Season Pass and DLCs:
PC via Ubisoft Store: From now until August 16, players can get 60 percent off Standard, Gold and Ultimate editions of the game, 50 percent off the Season Pass and all three DLCs, as well as receive an additional $7.99 AUD credit in their Ubisoft Store account to use towards their next purchase when they pick up Far Cry 6 during the promotional period. More information can be found by visiting: store.ubisoft.com.
PC via Epic Games Store: From now until August 8, players can get 60 percent off all editions of the game, and 50 percent off the Season Pass and all three DLCs.
Xbox: From now until August 15, players can get 60 percent off Standard and Gold editions of the game, and 50 percent off the Season Pass.
PlayStation: From now until August 17, players can get 55 percent off the Deluxe edition** and 60 percent off the Ultimate edition of the game, as part of PlayStation Store’s Summer Sale.
Additionally, Far Cry 6 announced a Photo Mode contest, starting today and ending on August 13 at 1:59 p.m. AEST. To participate, players worldwide*** can use the photo mode feature to post an in-game photo, video or GIF that best captures their “summer vibe” on Twitter, Instagram or TikTok. All entries must include the hashtag #FarCry6FreeWeekendContest for a chance to win exciting prizes, including AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT graphics cards, Far Cry 6 collector figurines, Tobii eye trackers and Corsair headsets. Five winners will be selected by the Far Cry 6 community development team and 10 winners will be randomly selected from all valid submissions. For official rules, please visit: www.FarCry6.com/Contest.
Since its worldwide launch on October 7, 2021, Far Cry 6 added new Special Operations, free Danny Trejo, Rambo and Stranger Things crossover missions, as well as three major downloadable content episodes as part of the Season Pass: Vaas: Insanity, Pagan: Control, and Joseph: Collapse.
For more information on Far Cry 6 and its Season Pass, please visit: Farcry.com
*Ubisoft+ on Stadia and Luna requires account linking and a Multi Access plan. Territorial restrictions apply.
**60 percent off the Deluxe edition of the game with a PlayStation Plus subscription.
***Excluding Quebec and where prohibited.
About Far Cry® 6 Led by Ubisoft Toronto, Far Cry 6 is an open-world first-person shooter that plunges players into the heart of a modern-day guerrilla revolution. On the island of Yara, President Antón Castillo vows to restore his nation to its former glory while grooming his son Diego to follow in his footsteps. Yet, paradise comes at a cost and enriching his country means subjugating those who don’t follow his vision. Players will take up the cause to liberate Yara as Dani Rojas – a local Yaran and military drop out – tries to escape Yara but ends up joining revolutionary group, Libertad. As Dani, players will experience the adrenaline and chaos of “resolver” guerrilla combat, Far Cry style, with the most creative and innovative arsenal yet.
About UbisoftUbisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, For Honor®, Just Dance®, Watch Dogs®, and Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon®, Rainbow Six® and The Division®. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2020-21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com
by Joe Neate, Executive Producer, Rare • Aug 4, 2022 @ 8:00am
First unveiled as part of this summer’s Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase – via a jaunty musical number, no less – the seventh Sea of ThievesSeason is here, heralding the arrival of ship Captaincy! As one of the features most anticipated by our community, we’re excited to give players the chance to name their ships for the first time, try out a wealth of new decorative choices, and dive into the Captain’s Logbook to review their accomplishments across the waves.
If you’ve been itching to carve a maritime moniker into a Ship’s Crest and set sail as a Captain, you’ll be glad to know that Season Seven is now available as a free update for all players with Xbox Game Pass, across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11 PC, and Steam.
As with all past seasons, Season Seven also offers 100 levels of rewards free to all Sea of Thieves players, with summer-themed cosmetics and plenty of other goodies to be earned as you build Renown by living your pirate life. If you want to further your seasonal ambitions with more premium items not yet available elsewhere, you can pick up the latest optional Plunder Pass! Find out more about seasons in our Seasons Explained and Plunder Pass Explained articles.
Captain on Deck!
What is it that might inspire a pirate to splash out and spend gold on a ship of their own? To begin with, Captains are able to bestow a name of their choice upon a new vessel for all to see, visible both on the Ship’s Crest or in Ship’s Banners when someone spies you at a distance.
Captains can also purchase a wealth of new decorative options for their quarters (ranging from rugs to the Captain’s Table itself), not to mention make the ship feel truly unique by picking out places to display trinkets. A huge selection of ornaments can be purchased right away, while trophies can be earned by establishing yourself as a consummate Captain and will reflect your time at sea.
Whether you’re a dedicated treasure-taker, fishing fanatic, or simply can’t get enough of smashing skellies, your actions will be reflected in Pirate and Ship Milestones, a new form of progression that encourages different play styles. New rewards will become available along the way, and you can show off your favorite accomplishments in the Captain’s Logbook, which handily also keeps track of your current sailing session.
Shipwrights and Sovereigns
The Outposts are more than ready to handle the arrival of Captained ships. For a fee, shipwrights will save the customization of a Captain’s vessel ready for future sessions, meaning it’ll be just as you remember it next time you wake up in the tavern. Scuffs and scars from previous repairs will mount up over time, so pirates can opt to restore these at the shipwright too, bringing even the scruffiest ship back to pristine condition.
Shipwrights can also deliver premium supplies to the barrels on a captained ship. This courtesy extends to Captain’s Voyages, which are stored aboard ship rather than in your pirate’s pockets and let you influence the difficulty and duration of your next objective – so anything from a swift skeleton hunt to a lengthy, lucrative commission can be plucked straight from storage.
Eager to ensure the shipwrights don’t take all the glory, the swanky Sovereigns have arrived at Outposts ready to deal with Captains of all kinds. They act as highly convenient intermediaries, accepting most treasures at their marquee on behalf of the other companies and permitting captained ships to make full use of their facilities when offloading valuables.
Of course, you don’t need to be a Captain to enjoy the next installments of our ongoing, time-limited adventures. These continue on August 18 with ‘A Hunter’s Cry’, which sends pirates on a risky rescue mission into hostile waters in the hopes of saving the captured hunter Merrick.
Along with 100 levels of Seasonal Renown to reap, new commendations and achievements, and the continuing intrigue of our first mystery, there’s plenty waiting in Season Seven for every pirate to sink their teeth into!
The Emporium Expands
Naturally, a new season brings a bevy of new treasures. The Season Seven Plunder Pass offers advance access to the Baleful Bloom Costume – which sees your pirate gradually succumb to a horticultural hex – and the Beachcomber’s Bounty ship set, created by a marooned mariner who got themselves seaworthy with whatever they could lay their hands on. As ever, once a pass is purchased these items are unlocked by raising your Renown and climbing the levels of the new season, and are initially exclusive to the Plunder Pass before arriving in the Pirate Emporium at a later date.
Keen to get in on the Captaincy fun, August’s Emporium offerings introduce additional designs for Ship’s Crests, lending extra flair to your newly named ship when anyone – crew, boarders, stowaways and so on – come aboard. If your chosen name no longer seems to fit as your ship carves out its legacy, Renaming Deeds can be purchased to scrub the Ship’s Crest clean and let you choose something new.
If you’re the kind of pirate who lights up dark places (and not with firebombs), the luminous Wrecker Wrangler ship set calls to you from the Emporium shelves this month, paying tribute to those flighty fish that call shipwrecks their home. Meanwhile, the boisterous Bilge Rat Weapon Pose Emote and puffed-up Portable Portrait Emote Bundle will bring out your merry and egocentric sides respectively. And don’t forget to snare the Promising Portrait Emote while it’s free for the taking, then use it to turn any vista into a wobbly work of art!
Find Out More
For more information on the Sea of Thieves Season Seven update, including full release notes, visit the Sea of Thieveswebsite. The update is available for free to all Sea of Thieves players who have bought the game on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11 PC, or via Steam, or players who have access to it with Xbox Game Pass. Simply download and install the latest Sea of Thieves update to get access.
New to Sea of Thieves? Find out about the latest free content updates on our What’s New page, get familiar with Who’s Who or pick up some gameplay tips from our Pirate Academy, which provides invaluable information on topics ranging from sailing to swordplay as you prepare for your maiden voyage. Learn more aboutSea of Thieves here, or join the ongoing adventure at www.seaofthieves.com where you can embark on an epic journey with one of gaming’s most welcoming communities!
Sydney, Australia, August 5th, 2022 – Koch Media GmbH have announced that all Koch Media companies worldwide will be renamed PLAION, accompanied by a complete rebranding.
Klemens Kundratitz, Co-founder and CEO at PLAION states: “Over the last 28 years, we have built an incredibly strong business, partnering with many of the best-known names in the industry. Since joining the Embracer Group in 2018, growth has accelerated and we have become increasingly diversified. To reflect the evolving nature of our business in terms not only of content, but also of geography as we continue our expansion across the globe, we have chosen our new name to better portray who we are and the journey we are taking.”
Watch the unveil video:
Along with the new name comes a new logo that represents the interactive play button, the abstract “P” inside as representation of our new name, and the ribbon symbolising the embracing and connecting role we as PLAION have as a leader in the digital entertainment ecosystem.
Kundratitz adds: “Our new name offers us the opportunity to build on our rich history as a publishing partner and our outstanding, constantly growing network of world-class development studios and creative people, to keep delivering premium service to our partners, to highlight our ambition as a global player within the entertainment industry but also to reinvent ourselves. Our vision is to enable and inspire our worldwide teams and partners, unlocking their full potential.”
AtPLAION, our mission is to offer unique entertainment experiences and to create meaningful conversations with our customers, connecting them with our content in any way they choose.
“Our industry is incredibly dynamic, the expectations of our customers and our partners are continually evolving, and we must recognise this. Relying on our strong foundation whilst embracing change will deliver something new, something better. As PLAION, we’re building on our years of success while striving for more, much more. PLAION is a promise to deliver outstanding entertainment to our customers. I’m happy and proud to continue our journey as PLAION”, Kundratitz concludes.
Over the coming days, you will find more information across our social channels and at plaion.com.
About PLAION PLAION is a leading independent developer and producer of games and entertainment products, with ten development studios and five publishing units based all over the world. Founded in 1994 as Koch Media, PLAION offers a unique breadth of services and solutions, dynamically growing its business to push ourselves and our partners to the forefront in all the segments we operate in.
PLAION runs a multi-label strategy, with fully owned publishing units, such as Deep Silver, Prime Matter, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt, publishing games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels.
Additionally – as a global publishing partner – PLAION has formed long-term multinational publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, Focus Multimedia, Giants Software, Koei Tecmo, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, THQ Nordic, Tripwire, Warner Bros and many others.
With its parent company in Höfen, Austria – and the HQ in Munich, Germany – PLAION owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong.
PLAION owns ten game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL, USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham, UK), Fishlabs (Hamburg, DE), Warhorse Studios (Prague, CZ), Milestone (Milan, IT), Voxler (Paris, FR) , DigixArt (Montpellier, FR), Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Kraków, Rzeszów, PL), Free Radical Design (Nottingham, UK) and Vertigo Games (Rotterdam, Amsterdam, NL). Additionally, PLAION collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.
Part of PLAION is also PLAION PICTURES, a leading independent film distributor in Europe with a library of more than 1.400 titles. Further business operations include Sola Media, a sales agency and production company for family entertainment, Spotfilm Networx, a multi-channel streaming network, and a sub-label dedicated to Japanese animation.
PLAION also owns the leading video game merchandise company DPI Merchandising (Denver, Roseburg, USA and Munich, DE) and a Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, CZ.
Despot’s Game: Dystopian Army Builder Brings Chaotic Battles to PC, Consoles on September 15
Players can download the prequel, Despotism 3k, for free this weekend
SEATTLE — August 4, 2022 —Despot’s Game: Dystopian Army Builder, the roguelike tactical auto-battler where commanders build their squad of puny humans into a legion of wizards, ninjas, and dozens of other heroes while leading them through a strange post-apocalyptic labyrinth, marches out of Early Access toward a PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games launch on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
To commemorate the release, the developers at Konfa Games and publisher tinyBuild are offering the game’s prequel, Despostim 3k, for free via Steam between August 4-7, 2022. Players who purchase Despot’s Game before it leaves Early Access on September 15 will also receive the DLC “Despot’s Game: Challenges” for no additional charge.
Despot’s Game departs Early Access with reworked mechanics, brand-new quests, strange never-before-seen enemies and mutations, and an expanded soundtrack to terrorize amnesic humans. Equip rag-tag units with 50 weapons from 10 unique classes for near-endless possibilities on the battlefield. Transform terrified (and naked!) humans into battle-ready gunslingers, fearless laser sword-wielders, stalwart stale pretzel-throwers, and much more. Face off against 60 different monsters ranging from giant skeletons and undead zombies to the mythological beast Cerberus and giant man-eating cabbages.
Turn the tide of battle by mutating the armed masses. Buff up poor souls with defense-boosting thicker skin and increased attack, or take things to the next level by combining mutations to blur the lines between Summoners and Shooters to create humans that charge into battle with rapid-firing robots at their sides. Walk a darker path by invoking the “Glory to Satan” ritual to summon an eldritch tentacle by sacrificing an innocent newcomer.
Tyrants seeking a break from narrowly escaping the clutches of abominable monsters can jump into the all-new Massacre mode for a more classic auto-battler gameplay with quick, back-to-back multiplayer matches to see whose motley crew can come out on top.
A colorful, quirky pixel art style brings Despot’s Game to life with numerous references to pop culture icons in an unimaginable battle mashup to the sound of upbeat tracks sure to keep players pumped at each turn of the mysterious labyrinths. “Despot’s Game represents our childhood and all of our love for gaming wrapped in one,” said Nikolay Kuznetsov, Game Creator, Konfa Games. “The weapons are filled with easter eggs that represent movies, TV shows, games, and books we read growing up. It’s really fun to see players’ excitement when they recognize and relate to them as well, because without our community, it wouldn’t have been possible to create this game.”
Despot’s Game: Dystopian Army Builder launches on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Epic Games for Windows PC for USD $19.99 / EUR €19.99 on Thursday, September 15, 2022. It supports English, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese languages.
Konfa Games is an independent international studio dedicated to bringing the funniest roguelike experiences to players around the world. Despot’s Game: Dystopian Army comes equipped with the same dark humor and pop culture references as its predecessor and the studio’s first title, Despotism 3k.
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild is a Seattle-based indie label behind the Hello Neighbor franchise and over 30 renowned titles, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, Happy Humble’s Burger Farm, and Party Hard. With additional development offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Riga, Latvia, tinyBuild is rapidly building a portfolio of fun, high-quality games across multiple platforms.
Explore the history of the series, learn more about the single-player content of the upcoming game, the state of its development and much more
Prague, Czech Republic – August 04, 2022 – Fulqrum Publishing and Best Way have just released the first installment in a series of Developer Diary videos for Men of War II, the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed real-time strategy franchise. This behind-the-scenes dive into the game explores the franchise’s roots and transformations throughout the years, the new game’s single-player gameplay mechanics, playable factions present in Men of War II, and general state of its development.
Watch the first Men of War II Developer Diary video here:
This Developer Diary #1 marks the start of a new stage in the development of Men of War II and you will be able to enjoy much more information and content from the game on a regular basis from now on! Men of War II is expected to launch in 2022 on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and other digital stores.
Lead your troops in intense real-time battles on the Western and Eastern Fronts and overwhelm your opponents in epic narrative single-player campaigns and skirmish modes, before then diving deep into the multiplayer action. Utilize sophisticated military strategies, lay ambushes, or use brute
force to show your ability as the greatest military leader of all time. Attain full command of different roles: from Air and Armor to Infantry and Support in fast-paced battles packed with action.
Also don’t forget to visit the game’s Steam Page and wishlist it now!
Fulqrum Publishing is a global games publisher with a diverse portfolio of titles, that includes both in-house and independent productions. Fulqrum Publishing has successfully launched over 100 game titles including the critically acclaimed series – King’s Bounty, Men of War, and Space Rangers. Recent releases include such games as Ancestors Legacy, Deep Sky Derelicts, Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark, Forgive Me Father, and more.
About Best Way
Best Way is a video game development company founded in 1991 in Sievierodonetsk, Ukraine. After the release of its first title, Soldiers: Heroes of WWII (2004), a real-time tactics strategy game set in World War II, the franchise that would come to be known as Men of War was born. Historical accuracy, in-depth simulation systems, and realistic combat are the studios’ three design pillars. Over the years, Best Way has offered detailed and intense tactical combat experiences and is currently working on Men of War II, the long-awaited sequel to the classic RTS series.
Outsmart and outgun the forces of darkness in the new turn-based strategy title from Good Shepherd Entertainment and Ice Code Games
AMSTERDAM – Aug. 4, 2022 – Welcome to the Wild West, partner! Good Shepherd Entertainment and developer Ice Code Games have released Hard West 2 today on PC via Steam and GOG.com for $29.99/€24.99, with a 10% launch week discount available until August 11. Battle the living and undead through the lawless American frontier in this supernatural sequel to the hit original turn-based strategy game experienced by over half a million players worldwide.
When first-class con man Gin Carter raids a legendary “ghost train” in search of gold, he discovers it haunted by the Devil himself! Now Gin must lead a posse of extraordinary outlaws to save his soul in a land claimed by darkness.
Hard West 2 aggressively ups the ante on the usual tactics gameplay experience, with multiple ways to go on the offensive and change the tide of a fight to your advantage based on your posse’s configuration, skills and traits. Each kill will activate your Bravado and refill your Action Points, so you can keep the streak going with the unstoppable force of a steam train.
With careful planning and positioning, a clever player can blow a hole through enemy lines and lay waste to the stragglers before they even have a chance to take their turn. The smallest decisions can have an explosive impact in the blink of an eye, rewarding creative thinking and skillful execution at every opportunity.
Key Features:
Lead a Supernatural Posse: Responsibility for your squad of gunslinging outlaws, witches and other mysterious beings lands at your boots. Give your team members bonus skills or enhance existing powers with cards from the Deck of Haunts, then arm them with guns, explosives, trinkets, or just some beans and whiskey to keep them in top shape. Synergize your party’s abilities to pull off devastating attacks and control the battlefield. Make the right calls to get more Loyalty Points and use their support to solve predicaments and sub-quests.
Conquer the Dark Frontier: Explore the frozen wastelands and lawless frontier towns of the Wild West in a desperate battle against the living and undead. Fight across dynamic levels that’ll keep your brain as busy as your trigger. Let your Western imagination run wild with thrilling horseback chases and train heists.
Unleash Your Bravado: In Hard West 2, you no longer have to hide behind cover, as each kill will replenish your Action Points! Go on the offensive, and chain together brutal kills to extend your streak as you take down anyone or anything brazen enough to stand in your way!
The Good, the Bad & the Undead: Wild West folk tales and the occult collide in a character-driven story featuring the voice talents of Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series), Darien Sills-Evans (Days Gone) and Adam Gifford (The Colony), co-written by Origins Award winner and New York Times bestseller Matt Forbeck (Deadlands) with a score by BAFTA Award winner Jason Graves (Dead Space).
Good Shepherd Entertainment is an award-winning independent game publisher based in the Netherlands. The company has built a robust global footprint, shepherding talented and innovative development teams to create games that delight, surprise, challenge, and – most importantly – entertain. We’ve done this by pairing creators with writers, musicians and IP powerhouses and through strategic partnerships with some of the industry’s most notable names, including Devolver Digital, Croteam and Perfect World. In addition to the critically acclaimed John Wick: Hex, GSE’s selection of titles include Monster Train, Phantom Doctrine, the Transport Fever series, Hard West and its sequel, Hard West 2. www.GoodShepherd.games
About Ice Code Games
Ice Code Games is a Polish indie game development studio based in Warsaw. Since its conception, it has developed and published several games, including a cyberpunk RTS about cults. It recently made its way to the Polish stock market and is working on several tools for game developers. Ice Code Games is made up of a veteran team of professionals with experience producing games ranging from indie to AAA. www.IceCodeGames.com
